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I was reading this daily devotional from Waterbrook, Inspired Newsletter and it goes: The devotional really got me to thinking about those days when we just seem to not feel like reading our bible…..studying our memory verses…do we really want to do that study today? Ever have those days? Days like that…it might be a…

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Why walk through Brooklyn when you can drive instead? Watch as Mac the Boston Terrier commandeers a VW Bug (…the flower vase on the dash was a giveaway) and cruises the streets of Brooklyn. Now all he needs is some ironic suspenders, a scarf and a waxed mustache and he'll fit right in.

K9 Scrub Club, San Francisco’s premium dog wash and online pet boutique officially announces the opening of their company headquarters in San Rafael, CA.

They opened their first retail location for dogs and their people in one of San Francisco’s best neighborhoods in November of 2011. Creating a pet store like no other, they took what other pet store owners often times consider an add-on service (a self-serve dog wash) and made it the focal point of their business.

“We wanted to improve on the dog wash experience and take it up a notch from what we experienced with other dog washes in the city and in other parts of the country. By focusing on the ease of the experience – to creating a fun, colorful space that people would want to come back to, we pride ourselves on being the best and are constantly looking for ways to improve,” said Jason OHara, one of the company’s Principals.

The second most important component in their store is the product choices that they carry. With super premium brands like Orijen, Acana, Fromme, PLAY, West Paw, Greenies, K9 Advantix and many more, they work to carry only the best products for dogs and cats and change their product offering often to keep up with trends and advances in the pet industry.

Deciding to open the company office was the next step in growing the company’s ecommerce business and creating a space for the team to plan the next phase of the company’s growth. They chose San Rafael because of its proximity to San Francisco and where it fit with their plans for the next locations.

The company office is open from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday and is located at 1050 Northgate Dr Suite 1050, San Rafael, CA 94903. Appointments are typically encouraged, but walk-in customers, vendors and visitors are welcome.

For two days, residents who lived in the Aliamanu Military Reservation on the Hawaiian island of Oahu heard barking — faint, plaintive barking, which needled their souls.

Divina Rocco and her family couldn’t take it anymore.

“The dog sounded like it was in distress,” she told WCVB.com, “and it was distressing us.”

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Her husband, Roy, and a bunch of neighborhood boys headed up the hill to look for the dog. They found nothing other than a lot of wet, dense, dangerous Hawaii hillside. They came back down. Roy couldn't let it go. He hiked up two more times alone, but again couldn't find the dog -- just more of that sad, lonely barking.

"He kept trying to think of different ways and he couldn't sleep because it felt like he really needed to rescue that dog," Divina said.

The next day, Roy and Divina hiked up the other side of the mountain and got lucky -- they spotted the dog. He was stuck on a ledge, on the side of a hill on the military base.

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They dutifully called the military police, who called animal control. That set off a chain of events that went ... nowhere. Apparently, no one had the proper equipment to do the rescue.

"They pretty much gave up on it," Divina said.

Roy didn't. He was a solider himself. He got some some fellow soldiers from Schofield's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, got some rappelling gear, and hiked up the hill. They saved the dog themselves.

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Soon they were all safe on the ground. The dog -- a girl -- was fine, just a little shaken and hungry.

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"She's in good condition, thank goodness," said Divina. "I was really extra worried about her because last night it was raining cats and dogs all night long."

The dog was transferred to the Hawaiian Humane Society, and unless an owner comes forward, she'll be available for adoption. Thanks to her news exposure, she probably won't have much trouble.

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"I think the dog was probably really scared and would have just stayed there and probably starved to death," Divina said. "It breaks my heart to even imagine an animal or any creature to go through that."

Dr. Richard Amato is a Connecticut periodontist who is trained and certified in using Laser Assisted New Attachment Procedure (LANAP) for the treatment of gum or periodontal disease. This treatment protocol utilizes specially designed lasers that have been cleared for use by the FDA. Only a very small percentage of dentists in the United States has the training to apply this advancement method for gum disease treatment.

There are millions of adults suffering from gum disease in this country. Many have not sought treatment for various reasons, the most common reason being a fear of the traditional treatment methods that use scalpels and sutures. With LANAP eradication of the disease can occur with less bleeding, pain or discomfort, as well as a shorter down time for patients. Patients who allow gum disease to progress without treatment will usually have major dental issues that could lead to loss of teeth. Additionally, these patients are more likely to be diagnosed with debilitating illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, coronary artery disease and diabetes, according to scientific studies.

Understanding the procedure may help some patients decide it is time to seek treatment. With LANAP the periodontist examines the patient to determine whether he or she is a good candidate for the procedure. The periodontal pockets are then measured, and the PerioLase MVP-7 laser is activated to remove bacteria and the gum tissue that has become diseased. The remaining tissue and the bone are not harmed by the FDA cleared laser. In fact, the bone is stimulated by the laser to regenerate which can help to strengthen the jaw. No scalpel is needed because the laser is up to 95 percent effective in removing the diseased tissue.

Patients undergoing LANAP have reported minimal discomfort or pain. Many patients are able to return to work later in the day after the procedure has been completed, so down time is short. Gum disease treatment is an important component of oral health. People interested in learning more about gum disease and LANAP can find information at http://www.connecticutperiodontist.com.

Dr. Richard Amato is a periodontist offering patients personalized dental care for Monroe, Connecticut since 1989. Dr. Amato received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from Stony Brook University where he was awarded the School of Dental Medicine Department of Periodontics Award for Excellence in Periodontology. Dr. Amato completed a specialty post-doctoral residency and received his Certificate of Proficiency in Periodontics from Eastman Dental Center at the University of Rochester. He is part of one percent of dental professionals providing the most recent FDA cleared laser procedure for gum disease and periodontal treatment. To learn more about Dr. Amato and his dental services visit his website at http://www.connecticutperiodontist.com and call (203) 712-0917.

I’ll start this post by admitting that more often than not, my nails look pretty terrible. I don’t bite them, but I polish them and then let weeks go by before I polish them again. The end result is a hot chippy mess. My excuses are as follows: I work from a home studio and very few people see my hands during the day, I use my hands a lot in my work, I don’t have a ton of free time, and I refuse to pay for manicures outside of special occasions.

All of that said, now that the weather is starting to warm up, flowers are beginning to bloom, and I’m feeling inspired by the season in all its vibrantly colored glory and stuff, I have officially decided to make the effort to keep my nails colorful and in good shape for spring and summer. Despite my excuses (aka laziness), I think that the act of painting your nails is a simple, fairly quick way to do something nice for yourself.

The nail polishes you see above feature my favorite new (or newish) colors from some of my favorite nail care brands. (Right now I’m wearing #3, Essie’s In the Cab-ana. It’s bold and bright and pretty freaking happy, I have to say.) Are there any nail polishes or specific nail colors you’ve been especially into this season?

Syria: 'victims of chemical attack foam at mouth' – video
Unverified footage purports to show victims of a chemical attack in Syria foaming at the mouth. The video claims to show victims of a Syrian regime assault on Aleppo on 13 April, and was posted online by Niazi Habash, a British-trained doctor. He said …Read more on The Guardian (blog)

Michele Bachmann: Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's Mouth Essentially Has 'Duct Tape …
"Now we have essentially duct tape over the mouth of this terrorist and we can't use him to link together this treasure trove of information," said Bachmann, who is a lawyer. "The people hurt the most are the people watching your show and innocent …Read more on Huffington Post

FOR TODAY Outside my window…the day has been a mixture of blue skies and clouds with hint of rain I am thinking…of the Casting Crowns song, “If we’ve ever needed you” I am thankful…for God, His word, my husband whose my best friend, my family and those who are friends In the kitchen…a dinner of…

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